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House Passes War Powers Resolution To Limit President Trump???s Military Operations In Iran, 7 Republicans Vote With Democrats
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Devastating scenario could 'end the GOP’s total grip' on state power
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (53+ words) Analysis of the 2026 midterms often focuses on control of Congress along with gubernatorial races. But control of state legislatures will also be determined in the midterms, and according to The New Republic's Perry Bacon, a major blue wave could reduce…...
Almost all donations from NIH employees go to Democrats: analysis
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (139+ words) Nearly all donations from employees at the National Institutes of Health went to Democratic candidates or Democrat-aligned political action committees, according to an analysis by the College Fix. The College Fix reviewed nearly 5,500 donations totaling around $320,000 in the Federal Election…...
Gerrymandering May Not Have Done Republicans Much Good After All
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The Rules for This Election Keep Changing
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Celebrate Constitution Day on September 17
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Deep in Trump country, a revolt against corporate money could reshape political spending
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What America can do about its uncontested elections (Opinion)
21+ hour, 11+ min ago (392+ words) Politics nerds have many ideas about how to strengthen American democracy; however, few directly address silent elections. For example, ranked-choice voting does nothing to encourage more candidates to run if there are not enough. Term limits increase turnover, but even…...
Andrew Cooper: 'Should we limit billionaire influence in politics?"
9+ hour, 36+ min ago (428+ words) How much influence should billionaires have on our democracy, particularly if they have been based overseas for years? Changes to electoral law are currently being debated in the House of Lords through the Representation of the People Bill, at a…...